Research Officer

Monash•Clayton, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Philosophical, Historical and Indigenous Studies (SoPHIS) within the Faculty of Arts is seeking a Research Officer to support the ARC Discovery project Australia’s first history of disability: Making a more inclusive Australia. Working under the direction of Dr Kate Murphy (Lead Chief Investigator), this part-time (0.4 FTE) position provides research services and administrative coordination to ensure the delivery of project outcomes.

Requirements

A tertiary qualification in a relevant field, or an equivalent combination of relevant experience and education/training.
Demonstrated project administration skills within a research context, with the ability to manage timelines and meet deadlines.
Proven capability in data analysis, record-keeping, and maintaining high standards of detail, accuracy, and confidentiality.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience drafting administrative and research documentation.
High-level computer literacy and adaptiveness in learning new software tools.
The capacity to work effectively both independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Nice To Haves

Archival research experience
Historical research experience
Oral history research experience

Responsibilities

Conducting bibliographical and archival research relevant to the project objectives.
Providing administrative support for the processing, handling, and preservation of oral history interviews.
Assisting with data collection, entry, preliminary analysis, and literature reviews.
Maintaining project documentation, scheduling bookings, and supporting compliance with research ethics and data management protocols.
Maintaining effective communication with team members, research partners, and external stakeholders.